San Diego State Aztecs at UCLA Bruins college football matchup
- Kickoff
- Sat, Sep 12
- 7:15 PM EDT
- Venue
- UCLA home
- Rose Bowl
- Captured market
- Line not posted
- No verified spread
- Player model
- 21 players
- preseason · cfb-fantasy-quantile-2026.1
San Diego State visits UCLA in Week 2.
San Diego State travels to UCLA at Rose Bowl. No sourced spread is attached to this game yet, so the page does not infer a favorite.
The published player model covers 21 featured skill players in this matchup. Its highest median fantasy forecasts belong to Nico Iamaleava (UCLA), Wayne Knight (UCLA), and Lucky Sutton (SDSU).
Market pending
There is no verified spread for this matchup in the committed snapshot.
Player projection coverage
21 player distributions are available, led by Nico Iamaleava (UCLA).
Venue context
UCLA is the designated home team at Rose Bowl.
cfb-fantasy-quantile-2026.1 · preseason
As of 2026-08-13T21:34:58+00:00No favorite inferred
context onlyPreseason model
As of 2026-08-13T21:34:58+00:00Unit ledger
Every bar rewards the better low-number rank, while exact values stay visible for both teams.
Unit edges from the 2025 charting
Offense units paired against the defense units they will face, from snap-weighted 2025 PFF grades, national ranks, and returning-snap shares. Historical form, never a game prediction.
Each offense unit paired against the defense unit it will actually face, using 2025 snap-weighted PFF grades and national ranks, with returning-snap caveats where an edge rests on departed players. Measured history, not a game prediction.
San Diego State pass protection vs UCLA pass rush
San Diego State's pass protection graded 65.7 in 2025 (72nd of 136); UCLA's pass rush graded 57.4 (135th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for San Diego State's pass protection.
UCLA pass protection vs San Diego State pass rush
UCLA's pass protection graded 65.0 in 2025 (79th of 136); San Diego State's pass rush graded 67.8 (42nd). On 2025 form that is a modest edge for San Diego State's pass rush.
San Diego State receiving corps vs UCLA coverage
San Diego State's receiving corps graded 60.3 in 2025 (120th of 136); UCLA's coverage graded 61.8 (100th). On 2025 form that is a modest edge for UCLA's coverage.
UCLA receiving corps vs San Diego State coverage
UCLA's receiving corps graded 61.2 in 2025 (108th of 136); San Diego State's coverage graded 71.7 (9th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for San Diego State's coverage.
San Diego State rush offense vs UCLA run defense
San Diego State's rush offense graded 80.4 in 2025 (20th of 136); UCLA's run defense graded 64.8 (100th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for San Diego State's rush offense.
UCLA rush offense vs San Diego State run defense
UCLA's rush offense graded 74.1 in 2025 (82nd of 136); San Diego State's run defense graded 74.0 (10th). On 2025 form that is a clear edge for San Diego State's run defense.
Where the player model concentrates
The two highest median model players for each side. Context-only prior and baseline rows are excluded.
League projected stat lines
Means and 20th–80th percentile ranges for every published model player; missing stats stay missing.
San Diego State
11 League projections| Player | Pos | Fantasy pts | Pass yds | Rush yds | Receptions | Rec yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Suttonbalanced · Tier 6 | RB | 15.96.2–22.5 | — | 8035–110 | — | — |
| Jayden Denegalbalanced · Tier 5 | QB | 11.83.4–20.9 | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan Napierbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 10.43.0–15.3 | — | — | 3.61.0–6.2 | 4312–66 |
| Donovan Brownbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 9.83.3–15.9 | — | — | 3.31.0–5.0 | 5115–73 |
| Christian WashingtonVOLATILE · Tier 6 | RB | 8.92.3–14.0 | — | 4714–80 | — | — |
| Jaylon HawkinsVOLATILE · Tier 5 | WR | 8.32.5–12.8 | — | — | 2.81.0–4.6 | 356–59 |
| Jacob BostickELITE · Tier 5 | WR | 8.93.1–14.0 | — | — | 2.91.0–4.3 | 3711–55 |
| Javion KinnardSAFE FLOOR · Tier 6 | RB | 7.32.1–11.3 | — | — | 2.60.9–4.2 | 288–42 |
| Nathan Acevedobalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 6.72.0–10.8 | — | — | — | 328–46 |
| Justius LoweVOLATILE · Tier 5 | WR | 6.61.9–10.6 | — | — | — | — |
| Ayo Shotomide-Kingbalanced · Tier 5 | WR | 6.01.8–10.0 | — | — | — | 278–41 |
UCLA
10 League projections| Player | Pos | Fantasy pts | Pass yds | Rush yds | Receptions | Rec yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico IamaleavaSAFE FLOOR · Tier 3 | QB | 12.75.8–24.2 | 15873–244 | 322–57 | — | — |
| Wayne KnightELITE · Tier 6 | RB | 14.46.0–25.1 | — | 6930–105 | — | — |
| Mikey MatthewsVOLATILE · Tier 5 | WR | 10.13.0–15.5 | — | — | 3.61.0–5.4 | 4511–61 |
| Leland SmithVOLATILE · Tier 5 | WR | 9.72.4–14.3 | — | — | 3.41.0–5.0 | 5114–68 |
| Landon EllisSAFE FLOOR · Tier 5 | WR | 8.93.0–12.9 | — | — | 3.21.0–5.0 | 4814–66 |
| Jaivian Thomasbalanced · Tier 6 | RB | 7.82.2–11.9 | — | 367–56 | — | — |
| Anthony Woodsbalanced · Tier 6 | RB | 7.82.2–12.6 | — | 326–52 | 1.90.9–3.2 | 190–32 |
| Brian Rowe Jr.HIGH CEILING · Tier 5 | WR | 7.72.1–12.7 | — | — | 3.01.0–4.5 | 409–53 |
| Aidan MizellHIGH CEILING · Tier 5 | WR | 8.12.2–11.7 | — | — | 3.01.0–4.6 | 3811–55 |
| Josh PhiferVOLATILE · Tier 5 | TE | 6.31.5–9.7 | — | — | — | — |
San Diego State
- Rush yds
- 80
- Receptions
- 3.6
- Rec yds
- 43
- Receptions
- 3.3
- Rec yds
- 51
- Rush yds
- 47
- Receptions
- 2.8
- Rec yds
- 35
- Receptions
- 2.9
- Rec yds
- 37
- Receptions
- 2.6
- Rec yds
- 28
- Rec yds
- 32
- Rec yds
- 27
UCLA
- Pass yds
- 158
- Rush yds
- 32
- Rush yds
- 69
- Receptions
- 3.6
- Rec yds
- 45
- Receptions
- 3.4
- Rec yds
- 51
- Receptions
- 3.2
- Rec yds
- 48
- Rush yds
- 36
- Rush yds
- 32
- Receptions
- 1.9
- Rec yds
- 19
- Receptions
- 3.0
- Rec yds
- 40
- Receptions
- 3.0
- Rec yds
- 38
The League does not publish a game-side, total, or moneyline prediction without a validated game-market model.
Generated Aug 13, 5:34 PM EDT · collegefootballdata · Player outcomes are ranges, not guarantees. No game-side, total, or moneyline prediction is inferred.
Props to compare after a line posts
Model ranges are not recommendations. No player-prop line or price is captured in this artifact.
| Player | Market | Projection | Median | 20th–80th | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico IamaleavaQB · UCLA | Passing yards | 157.8 | 175.9 | 72.9–243.8 | Shop the line |
| Wayne KnightRB · UCLA | Rushing yards | 68.7 | 62.2 | 30.3–105.1 | Shop the line |
| Lucky SuttonRB · SDSU | Rushing yards | 80.0 | 66.2 | 35.0–109.7 | Shop the line |
| Mikey MatthewsWR · UCLA | Receiving yards | 45.0 | 32.9 | 11.4–60.5 | Shop the line |
| Jordan NapierWR · SDSU | Receiving yards | 43.3 | 33.6 | 11.5–66.2 | Shop the line |
| Donovan BrownWR · SDSU | Receiving yards | 51.3 | 38.8 | 15.2–72.9 | Shop the line |
Passing yards
- Projection
- 157.8
- Median
- 175.9
- 20th–80th
- 72.9–243.8
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Rushing yards
- Projection
- 68.7
- Median
- 62.2
- 20th–80th
- 30.3–105.1
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Rushing yards
- Projection
- 80.0
- Median
- 66.2
- 20th–80th
- 35.0–109.7
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 45.0
- Median
- 32.9
- 20th–80th
- 11.4–60.5
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 43.3
- Median
- 33.6
- 20th–80th
- 11.5–66.2
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Receiving yards
- Projection
- 51.3
- Median
- 38.8
- 20th–80th
- 15.2–72.9
- Status
- Shop the line
No captured player-prop line. Compare the model range only after a market posts.
Methodology and data boundary
Schedule and venue facts come from the committed ESPN 2026 catalog. Spreads are dated market snapshots, prioritizing DraftKings where available. Player stat lines and fantasy ranges come only from the versioned weekly CFB quantile model; prior and baseline context do not enter this page. Missing data stays missing.
- Line snapshot
- No line
- Model update
- Aug 13, 5:34 PM EDT
- Game prediction
- Not validated